"They have one of the best goalkeepers in the world and they want to be challenging for the bigger titles. It doesn't make sense.

"But what's interesting is that De Gea is quite comfortable at United and in the city of Manchester, so he's not in a rush to go unless they don't want him.

03.15: Chelsea could be set for frustration in their pursuit of Alvaro Morata, reports claim.

The Real Madrid striker has seen game time limited under Zinedine Zidane this term.

Manchester United have also been keeping tabs on his progress.

But The Sun claim AC Milan will pay £52million for his services.

And it is thought he could get a £125,000-a-week contract too.

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Alvaro Morata could be AC Milan bound

00.40: Southampton have slapped a huge £70m price tag on the head of Virgil van Dijk, according to reports.

The Dutch international has been heavily linked with a move away from St Mary's with Premier League big guns Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all interested in him.

But in a bid to ward off interest from potential suitors The Sun claim Southampton will play hardball over Van Dijk's potential transfer as they want to shake off the stereotype of being a selling club.

Thursday 1 June

22.25: Arsenal have got the ball rolling with an £87million bid for Kylian Mbappe, reports claim.

The 18-year-old has been in fabulous form for Monaco this season.

Real Madrid and Manchester City have been giving chase, but French paper L’Equipe claim the Gunners have firmed up their interest.

It is said an £87m offer has been lodged, although he could go for much more than that.

"I'm sure players will come and go but at the end of the day that's down to the manager.

"He knows what he wants and hopefully he gets them."

21:20: Darren Fletcher has spoken after completing his move from West Brom to Stoke earlier this afternoon.

“It’s all happened incredibly quickly, but I am delighted to be here,” he said.

“This is a fantastic Club with a top manager and a great group of players and I am really looking forward to this opportunity.

“I loved every moment of my time at West Bromwich Albion and I loved every moment of my time with Manchester United, but this is a new challenge for me now, and I like to think I respond well to new challenges.”

Manchester City are said to be keen on offering over £50million for the Dutch defender's services but Quinn thinks Jurgen Klopp's side are in pole position for his signature.

"I said to Danny (Kelly, talkSPORT presenter) yesterday Liverpool are very close to signing him," Quinn said on talkSPORT.

"Now, it could be like buying a house, you could get gazumped in the market, I don't know.

"Liverpool are very close and you have a look at all the bookmakers at the moment, he's as short as 1/2, 2/5 to sign for Liverpool."

18.00: Yaya Toure has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester City.

“I’m delighted. I told myself the journey at City is not done and when I received a call from Txiki and talked to the manager I was very delighted.

"When I was first coming here [in 2010] I was trying to be part of a new story, of something special at this club. I am very lucky now to be part of a great club with great players around me who are helping me to achieve my targets.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is said to have been impressed by Kruse's end-of-season form for Werder Bremen.

Kruse bagged 15 goals in 23 appearances this term – despite missing the opening 10 games through injury – including 11 in his final 11 outings.

And according to Goal, the 29-year-old has made his way onto Mourinho's wanted list going into the summer transfer window.

16.23: Liverpool have signed youngster Patrik Raitanen up to a professional contract.Raitanen will move up to Steven Gerrard's U18s team after penning a four-year deal."Proudest moment in my career and I hope there is plenty more coming. Can't wait for the next season to start," he tweeted.

15.50: David Seaman has revealed he nearly joined Manchester United instead of Arsenal back in 1990.

"I was very close. I spoke to Man Utd and Arsenal on the same day and Arsenal made a bid for me.

"I had the choice but I chose wisely. No (regrets), not at all."

15.35: Everton have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez, claims the Liverpool Echo.

Atletico Madrid were said to be leading the race for the Spain Under-21 international, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport have this morning upheld Atletico's transfer ban.

Sandro has a release clause of just over £5million.

15.00: Big news coming out of Stoke today.We’re hearing they have agreed a two-year deal to sign Darren Fletcher from West Brom.Our man in the Midlands is on the case. More as we have it….

14.45: Ryan Jack has signed for Rangers on a free transfer to become the club's second signing of the summer.

Jack left Aberdeen earlier this week after his contract expired. And he follows Bruno Alves into Ibrox as part of Pedro Caixinha's rebuild.

The midfielder signs a three-year-deal and says: “I’ve just spoken with the manager briefly and he told me his plans and what he expects from the team and of me.

“I’m sure when I come back in for pre-season I’ll know a lot more about what’s happening and what’s to come.

“But obviously coming to a club like Rangers, it’s always exciting and the European football is a massive appeal. That’s something I’m looking forward to, a European night at Ibrox.

14:33: So could Antoine Griezmann sign for Manchester United?

The answer is simple – yes.Sources close to United are saying Griezmann is now not a priority, which makes sense. The club desperately want to prioritise signing a No.9, instead, because Zlatan Ibrahimovic is injured. That too makes sense.But although Griezmann is not a priority, it doesn’t mean they won’t sign him. Only a fool would rule out the move happening altogether.

According to AS Colombia, Spurs are interested in luring Arias to the Premier League as a replacement for Kyle Walker.

Manchester City are already on course to spend over £100million in the opening stages of the transfer window, and expect that total to rise with Walker on Pep Guardiola’s shortlist.

It’s believed Spurs will battle Premier League rivals Liverpool for his services.

13:40: Roma have rejected Liverpool’s £29.5m bid for former Chelsea outcast Mohamed Salah, according to reports in Italy.

Salah, 24, failed to seize his opportunity at Stamford Bridge but has reignited his career in Italy after notching up 15 goals in 31 Serie A appearances.

Despite seeing their initial offer rejected, it’s believed Jurgen Klopp’s side will return with an increased bid as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of next season's Champions League involvement.